Action items
Fishing Rod
2 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Ordon Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Wallet
Other
3 1/5 Hearts
1 Hidden Skill
Action items
Fishing Rod
2 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Ordon Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Wallet
Other
4 3/5 Hearts
1 Hidden Skill
Eldin Province and Death Mountain
Link Jump to top
Going to Eldin
Collecting Light Tears
Gearing up for Goron Mines
Golden Bug #3 (Ant♂):
Kakariko Village, at the back of the graveyard. Link
Golden Bug #4 (Ant♀):
Kakariko Village, in the third house to the east. Kakariko Village, in the third house to the west. Link
Golden Bug #5 (Pill Bug♀):
Kakariko Gorge, at the south end east of the gorge. Kakariko Gorge, at the south end west of the gorge. Link
Golden Bug #6 (Pill Bug♂):
Kakariko Gorge, just west of the bridge. Kakariko Gorge, just east of the bridge. Link
Piece of Heart #5:
Kakariko Gorge, on the large rock in the gorge. Link
Hidden Skill #2 (Shield Attack):
In Ordon Spring. Link
Iron Boots:
Mandatory. Link
Piece of Heart #6:
Herd goats at Ordon Ranch. Link
Hylian Shield:
After defeating King Bulblin, buy it from the store in Kakariko Village (200 Rupees). Link
Golden Bug #7 (Grasshopper♂):
Eldin Bridge area, on the ground to the southeast. Eldin Bridge area, on the ground to the southwest. Link
Golden Bug #8 (Grasshopper♀):
Eldin Bridge area, on the ground in the northwest corner. Eldin Bridge area, on the ground in the northeast corner. Link
Golden Bug #9 (Phasmid♂):
On the wall on the south side of Eldin Bridge. Link
Golden Bug #10 (Phasmid♀):
North of Eldin Bridge, high up on the east wall. North of Eldin Bridge, high up on the west wall. Link
Action items
Fishing Rod
2 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Wallet
Other
5 1/5 Hearts
2 Hidden Skills
10 Golden Bugs
Action items
Fishing Rod
2 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Wallet
Other
6 3/5 Hearts
2 Hidden Skills
10 Golden Bugs
Lanayru Province
Link Jump to top
After Goron Mines
Collecting Light Tears
Gearing up for Lakebed Temple
Piece of Heart #15:
Play Falbi’s Flight by Fowl and land on the top stationary platform. Link
Piece of Heart #16:
In the cave above the ladder by Lake Hylia’s warp point. (This is a deep cave with many Rupees, so you might want to wait until getting the Big Wallet , which is covered later in this section. Also, you’ll visit this cave again after the next temple to hunt Poes – you’ll get a reminder then.) Link
Golden Bug #11 (Mantis♂):
At the north end of the Great Bridge of Hylia. Link
Golden Bug #12 (Mantis♀):
At the south end of the Great Bridge of Hylia, on the wall to the west of the giant tree-like overhang. At the south end of the Great Bridge of Hylia, on the wall to the east of the giant tree-like overhang. Link
You can now open up the path between Lake Hylia and north-west Hyrule Field. You can now open up the path between Lake Hylia and north-east Hyrule Field. Link
Golden Bug #13 (Butterfly♂):
West Hyrule Field, at the south end by some flowers. East Hyrule Field, at the south end, by some flowers. Link
Golden Bug #14 (Butterfly♀):
West Hyrule Field, high up at the west end of this area. East Hyrule Field, high up at the east end of this area. Link
Hidden Skill #3 (Back Slice):
West Hyrule Field. East Hyrule Field. Link
Golden Bug #15 (Stag Beetle♂):
North Hyrule Field, on a lone tree west of the river. North Hyrule Field, on a lone tree east of the river. Link
Golden Bug #16 (Stag Beetle♀):
North Hyrule Field, in the rocky area to the north, to the left of the bombable wall (not the one to Zora’s Domain). North Hyrule Field, in the rocky area to the north, to the right of the bombable wall (not the one to Zora’s Domain). Link
You can now open up the path between north Hyrule Field and Zora’s Domain. Link
Golden Bug #17 (Dragonfly♂):
Zora’s Domain, eastern part of the lower area, just up the hill. Zora’s Domain, western part of the lower area, just up the hill. Link
Golden Bug #18 (Dragonfly♀):
Upper Zora’s River, floating around Iza’s Boat Shop. Link
Bottle #3:
In Hena’s Fishing Hole, in the small pond by the bridge to the east. Fish until you get the bottle. In Hena’s Fishing Hole, in the small pond by the bridge to the west. Fish until you get the bottle. Link
Piece of Heart #17:
Up in the rock formation in the middle of Hena’s Fishing Hole. Link
Bomb Bag #2:
Help Iza’s Boat Shop by clearing out the boulders. Link
Giant Bomb Bags:
Score 25 points in Iza’s Boat Ride game. Link
Piece of Heart #18:
In the western area of Hyrule Castle Town, donate a total of 1000 Rupees (donate what you have now and go to Agitha to get more Rupees and a bigger wallet). In the eastern area of Hyrule Castle Town, donate a total of 1000 Rupees (donate what you have now and go to Agitha to get more Rupees and a bigger wallet). Link
Big Wallet:
Give a Golden Bug to Agitha in Hyrule Castle Town. Link
Zora Armor:
Mandatory. Link
Purchase some Water Bombs from Barnes’ Bomb Shop. Link
Giant Bomb Bag #3:
In Zora’s Domain, plant a water bomb by the lava rock. The Goron will give it to you. Link
Golden Bug #19 (Ladybug♀):
South Hyrule Field, by a small group of trees at the west side of the steps to town. South Hyrule Field, by a small group of trees at the east side of the steps to town. Link
Golden Bug #20 (Ladybug♂):
South Hyrule Field, in a patch of flowers at the base of a tall rock. Link
Action items
Fishing Rod
3 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Big Wallet
Other
8 3/5 Hearts
3 Hidden Skills
20 Golden Bugs
Action items
Fishing Rod
3 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Big Wallet
Other
10 Hearts
3 Hidden Skills
20 Golden Bugs
Master Sword and hunting Poes
Link Jump to top
Poe Soul #1:
Mandatory. Link
Howling Stone #3:
Faron Woods, before entering the Sacred Grove. Link
Master Sword:
Mandatory. Link
Golden Bug #21 (Snail♂):
In a small room south in the area with the statue puzzle. Link
Poe Soul #2:
Blow up the center rock where you fought the Skull Kid. Link
Piece of Heart #21:
After blowing up the rock where you fought the Skull Kid, dig to find a cave. Defeat all enemies. Link
Poe Soul #3:
In the Faron Woods bog area, floating up in the center of the poison fog area. Link
Poe Soul #4 (night):
South Hyrule Field, north of the bridge. Link
Poe Soul #5 (night):
South of the Great Bridge of Hylia, just south of the wooden bridge, up on a ledge. Link
Poe Soul #6 (night):
Kakariko Gorge, next to the tree above the bridge. Link
Poe Soul #7:
In the cave accessible from Kakariko Gorge. Link
Poe Soul #8 (night):
Kakariko Village, in the graveyard. Link
Poe Soul #9 (night):
Also in the graveyard, push the first tombstone on the right to reveal it. Also in the graveyard, push the first tombstone on the left to reveal it. Link
You can now purchase Bomblings from Barnes’ Bomb Shop. (You don’t need them to get anything in this guide.) Link
Poe Soul #10 (night):
Kakariko Village, in Barnes’ burnt-down supply shed above his store. Link
Poe Soul #11 (night):
Kakariko Village, in front of the watchtower building. Link
Poe Soul #12 (night):
On the road to Death Mountain, have the second Goron launch you west. On the road to Death Mountain, have the second Goron launch you east. Link
It’s a good idea to start donating money to the Goron inside Malo Mart. Link
Piece of Heart #22:
In the cave on the cliff north of the Bridge of Eldin. (It’s a bit of a ride to get there, you can do this during the day to kill some time while waiting for night to hunt more Poes.) Link
Piece of Heart #23:
Lanayru’s spring, in the room at the back. Link
Poe Soul #13 (night):
East edge of Lake Hylia, on the shore. West edge of Lake Hylia, on the shore. Link
Poe Soul #14 (night):
Lake Hylia, up the rocky paths south of the warp point. Link
Howling Stone #4:
Lake Hylia, on top of the ladder by the warp point. Link
Poe Soul #15 (night):
Lake Hylia, next to Auru’s tower. Link
Poe Souls #16–#18:
Lake Hylia, in the deep cave south of the Howling Stone. Link
Now’s a good time to get Piece of Heart #16 if you haven’t already. Link
Poe Soul #19 (night):
Lake Hylia, play Falbi’s Flight by Fowl and turn 180 degrees. It’s on a little ledge. Link
Poe Soul #20 (night):
Lake Hylia, on one of the platforms on the Isle of Riches. Play Falbi’s Flight by Fowl to get there. Link
Piece of Heart #24:
Speak to the parrot in Lake Hylia and beat his game. Link
Poe Soul #21 (night):
Zora’s Domain, east of the basin. Zora’s Domain, west of the basin. Link
Poe Soul #22 (night):
Zora’s Domain, go to the west side and leap upwards. Zora’s Domain, go to the east side and leap upwards. Link
Poe Soul #23 (night):
Upper Zora’s River, between the two river outlets. Link
Poe Soul #24 (night):
North Hyrule Field, on the bridge crossing the river. Link
Poe Souls #25–#26:
North Hyrule Field, dig in a circle of grass between the trees to the west. North Hyrule Field, dig in a circle of grass between the trees to the east. Link
Poe Soul #27 (night):
West Hyrule Field, in the ruins to the south. East Hyrule Field, in the ruins to the south. Link
Poe Soul #28 (night):
Hyrule Field, south of the town, on the stairs. Link
Hidden Skill #4 (Helm Splitter):
Hyrule Field, south of the town. Link
Poe Soul #29 (night):
Leave Hyrule Castle Town by the east gate. Leave Hyrule Castle Town by the west gate. Link
Bottle #4:
Return to Jovani with at least 20 Poe Souls. Link
Ghost Lantern:
Return to Jovani with at least 20 Poe Souls. Link
Big Quiver:
Beat the STAR game in Hyrule Castle Town. Link
Piece of Heart #25:
Donate 1000 Rupees to the Goron in front of Malo Mart, then speak to the Goron in front of the store. Speak to the Goron east of Hyrule Castle Town, speak to the one in front of Malo Mart again, and bring the Hot Springwater to the one east of Hyrule Castle Town. Donate 1000 Rupees to the Goron in front of Malo Mart, then speak to the Goron in front of the store. Speak to the Goron west of Hyrule Castle Town, speak to the one in front of Malo Mart again, and bring the Hot Springwater to the one west of Hyrule Castle Town. Link
You can now open the path between South Hyrule Field and the area south of Hyrule Castle Town. Link
Magic Armor:
Purchase Hot Springwater in Hyrule Castle Town and bring it to the Goron south of town. Then contribute 200 Rupees to Malo Mart. Purchase it at the new shop in Hyrule Castle Town. Link
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Ghost Lantern
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Big Wallet
Other
11 Hearts
4 Hidden Skills
21 Golden Bugs
29 Poe Souls
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Ghost Lantern
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Big Wallet
Other
11 1/5 Hearts
5 Hidden Skills
23 Golden Bugs
37 Poe Souls
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Big Wallet
Other
12 3/5 Hearts
5 Hidden Skills
23 Golden Bugs
41 Poe Souls
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Big Wallet
Other
13 Hearts
6 Hidden Skills
23 Golden Bugs
45 Poe Souls
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Ball and Chain
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Big Wallet
Other
14 2/5 Hearts
6 Hidden Skills
23 Golden Bugs
48 Poe Souls
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Ball and Chain
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Giant Wallet
Other
14 4/5 Hearts
6 Hidden Skills
24 Golden Bugs
51 Poe Souls
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Ball and Chain
Dominion Rod
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Giant Wallet
Other
16 1/5 Hearts
6 Hidden Skills
24 Golden Bugs
53 Poe Souls
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Clawshot
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Ball and Chain
Dominion Rod
Horse Call
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Giant Wallet
Other
17 Hearts
7 Hidden Skills
24 Golden Bugs
55 Poe Souls
City in the Sky
Link Jump to top
Ooccoo:
In the shop near the beginning. Link
Dungeon Map:
In the eastern shaft, east of the eastern pillar room. In the western shaft, west of the western pillar room. Link
Double Clawshots:
Mandatory. Link
Compass:
Hard to miss. After using the Double Clawshots to get across a series of falling pillars. Link
Piece of Heart #41:
In the western shaft, below the door leading out at the top. In the eastern shaft, below the door leading out at the top. Link
Poe Soul #56:
On the rooftop, on a small floating island to the north. Link
Piece of Heart #42:
In the next room (after going through a door), when hanging from the fourth Peahat, hook to the southwest Peahat (not the east one). In the next room (after going through a door), when hanging from the fourth Peahat, hook to the southeast Peahat (not the west one). Link
Poe Soul #57:
On the rooftop of the central building, on one of the pillars you have to cross ropes to get to. Link
Heart Container:
After defeating the boss. Link
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Double Clawshots
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Ball and Chain
Dominion Rod
Horse Call
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Big Quiver
Giant Wallet
Other
18 2/5 Hearts
7 Hidden Skills
24 Golden Bugs
57 Poe Souls
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Double Clawshots
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Ball and Chain
Dominion Rod
Horse Call
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Giant Quiver
Giant Wallet
Other
18 3/5 Hearts
7 Hidden Skills
24 Golden Bugs
60 Poe Souls
Palace of Twilight
Link Jump to top
Compass:
In one of the chests that appears after first fighting a Zant mask in black fog. Link
Piece of Heart #44:
When carrying the first Sol, in the first area of the building, head into the southernmost of the two rooms to the west covered by dark fog. When carrying the first Sol, in the first area of the building, head into the southernmost of the two rooms to the east covered by dark fog. Link
Dungeon Map:
Before the second Sol room, where you fight the Zant masks, up west in the room. Before the second Sol room, where you fight the Zant masks, up east in the room. Link
Piece of Heart #45:
In the first room in the eastern building, ride up the platform on the east side and jump into an alcove in the wall. In the first room in the western building, ride up the platform on the west side and jump into an alcove in the wall. Link
Golden Butt-Kicking Sacred Evil-Banishing Master Sword of Epic Glowiness:
Mandatory. Link
Heart Container:
After defeating the boss. Link
Action items
Fishing Rod
4 Bottles
Slingshot
Lantern
Gale Boomerang
Iron Boots
Hero’s Bow
3 Giant Bomb Bags
Hawkeye
Double Clawshots
Ghost Lantern
Spinner
Ball and Chain
Dominion Rod
Horse Call
Collectibles
Ordon Sword
Master Sword
Ordon Shield
Hylian Shield
Hero’s Clothes
Zora Armor
Magic Armor
Giant Quiver
Giant Wallet
Other
20 Hearts
7 Hidden Skills
24 Golden Bugs
60 Poe Souls
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